1930-2021
Arthur Breitkreuz Jr went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. A native Houstonian, he was born at home in the Houston Heights on August 26, 1930 to the late Arthur H Breitkreuz Sr and Clara Heller Breitkreuz. He was a 1948 graduate of John H Reagan High School and later the University of Houston.
Arthur began his 63 year career with the Houston Chronicle in 1941 at the age of 11 as a paperboy. In 1948 he became the youngest District Manager and later retired as Director of Circulation in 2004. He was indeed a hard-worker, wonderful friend to many and a God loving faith leading patriarch to his family.
Arthur’s actions were led by his faith and love for Jesus Christ. He was a charter member of St James Lutheran Church in Oak Forest. He helped build the church and served on Council and was Treasurer.
He later joined the Baptist church serving as a Deacon and taught Sunday school. He was an active member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church where he served on the Teller committee. He was a proud Christian who knew how to deliver God’s word. He led our family gatherings in prayer while we held hands. He was loved and respected by all that knew him.
Arthur loved fishing and had a pilot’s license as a young man. Later he loved traveling with his late wife Betty taking her on many cruises. He was a loving Dad to 7 children, grandfather to 14, and great grandfather to 28 great grandchildren that adored him.
He is proceeded in death by his late wife Betty Breitkreuz and son Charles Duncan. This great man is survived by his daughters Patti Lynn Blackwell (Jeff) and Jenna Dillon (Tim), sons Art Breitkreuz III (Carol) Bradley Breitkreuz ( Sandra) , Kent Duncan (Jill), Mark Breitkreuz. Granddaughters Ashley Duncan, Renee Beaven (Evan), Kristi Nelson (Michael), Katie Adan (Juan). Grandson’s – Arte Breitkreuz ( Patty), BJ Breitkreuz (Jennifer), Johnie Cravey ( Holly), Chris Cravey (Julie), Scottie Breitkreuz, Jeremy Breitkreuz (Melanie), Jason Blackwell ( Mallory), Brent Blackwell ( Paula), Stuart Duncan ( Rachel). Special friends Shirley Dillon, Ed and Judy Kelly , Ana Villarreal and Carolyn White .
The family will be having a visitation on April 23, 2021 at 10: 00 am at Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel, 13213 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land TX 77478. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am in the Chapel. Graveside Service at 3pm at Brookside Cemetery, 13401 Eastex Fwy, Houston, Tx 77039.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Richmond State School Community Relations attn. Teas Fund, or Zoi’s Animal Rescue PO Box 1756 Navasota Tx 77868
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